INEC approves 8 new CVR centres in Niger...

In statement on Wednesday,the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said  that it had approved eight additional Continuous Voter’s Registration (CVR) centres in Niger.

Lai Mohammed urges Journalist to write books to improve the Journalism...

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, on Monday called on Journalists to write books that would help to re-position the profession, especially in this era of social media.

Osun's first civilian governor Isiaka Adeleke,dies at 62...

The first civilian governor of Osun and serving senator, Isiaka Adeleke, is dead.
He died at a private hospital in Osogbo of a protracted ailment in the early hours of Sunday.
Adeleke was 62.

Over 800 APC members defect to PDP in Akwa Ibom...

On Saturday, More than 800 members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nsit Ubium Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom,defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).‎

Rivers Election Rerun to hold in 1,840 polling units –INEC...

The Independent National Electoral Commission has said that the December 10 supplementary election in Rivers State will hold in 1,840 polling units across the 23 local government areas of the state.

INEC gives Akeredolu Certificate of Return...

Chief Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN),Ondo State governor-elect, has said his victory in last Saturday’s governorship election in the state is not only for himself nor his party, the All Progressives Congress but for the people of the state.

Check out the List of Ambassadorial Nominees sent by President Muhammadu Buhari the Senate...

See the full list of Ambassadorial Nominees sent by President Muhammadu Buhari to the Senate for approval... After the jump...

PDP Convention scheduled for August 17th...

The Peoples Democratic Party Thursday fixed August 17, 2016 for its national convention to elect new officers that would take over from the Ahmed Makarfi led National Caretaker Committee of the Party.

Ohakim has case to answer, EFCC tells court

On Monday, The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission urged a Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss the no-case submission filed by former Imo State governor, Ikedi Ohakim, after the prosecution closed its case with six witnesses in his ongoing trial on money laundering charges.

365 Days After: No Democracy Day Celebration in Rivers State - Gov. Wike

Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike of Rivers State has declared that because the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has destroyed the foundation of democracy by plotting to allocate legislative seats in the state, there'll be no Democracy day celebration on this part of town.

365 Days after: My governorship mandate, an assignment from God- Ambode...

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State, at a thanksgiving service held at the Chapel of Christ the Light, Alausa, Ikeja on Sunday, said his ascension into office one year ago as the 14th Governor of the State was an assignment from God, just as he vowed to continue to serve humanity selflessly throughout his tenure and lifetime.

His Words:

N5.6bn fraud: FG files amended charge against Kalu....

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, filed an amended 34-count criminal charge against the former governor of Abia State, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu. 

EFCC set to probe Aregbesola over alleged LG funds diversion –...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have started investigation into the allegation of diversion of local government funds leveled against the administration of Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun State.

Rivers SSG, APC chieftain arraigned by DSS over re-run polls...

The Secretary to Rivers State Government, SSG, Mr Kenneth Kobani and a chieftain of All Progressives Congress, APC, Mr Azubuike Wanjoku, was on Tuesday arraigned by Department of State Services, DSS, before a Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, over alleged conducts during the last re-run elections in the state that constituted threats to public peace. 

Jega,Ex speaker,in Kebbi House of Assembly dies in car crash...

Habib Jega, who was a former Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, died in a car crash today.

According to family source they say the accident occurred along Birnin Kebbi-Kangiwa road at about 5:21 p.m. on Friday.

Abuja Election:INEC to announce Results on Sunday...

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has said  that Abuja election results will be announced on Sunday.
Anthonia Simbine, The National Commissioner in the commission, made this known in Abuja on Saturday while briefing journalists on the election.

APC ‘suspends’ Timipre Sylva ...

Timipre Sylva

The Bayelsa state chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, on  Saturday, announced the suspension of a former governor of the state, Chief Timipre Sylva from the party. State chairman of the party, Timipa Tiwei Orunimighe and the secretary, Daniel Marlin announced the decision of the party in a statement in Abuja.

In Photos:Gov. Wike,Obasanjo,Patience Jonathan and others at the burial of Gov. Umuahi's mom...

Late Deaconess Margaret Umahi, mom of Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State, who died at the age of 84 was laid to rest on Friday, April 1,2016 in Ebonyi State, South-East Nigeria. 
More pictures after the jump...

Edo 2016:Osaro Onaiwu,PDP aspirant wraps up reconciliation tour ...

It's a wrap for Osaro Onaiwu, An aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the forthcoming gubernatorial election in Edo State, he had embarked a tour to reconcile aggrieved members of the main opposition party in the state.

#RiversRerun Election; INEC Releases more Poll Results...

The Independent National Election Commission (INEC) released more poll results from the Rivers State rerun election Tuesday.